 Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) International, Inc.
http://www.bocai.org/
Dedicated to preserving the public health, safety, & welfare in the built environment
through the effective & efficient use & enforcement of model codes.
Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/index.cfm
Created by the Canadian federal government in 1946, the Corporation is currently giving
priority to environmental concerns, sustainable communities and the housing needs of
Native peoples and of the elderly and disabled, as well as, distributing housing info to
all Canadians.
Census Bureau's Housing and Household Economic
Statistics
http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/hhes/www/
Statistics regarding disability, health insurance, poverty, occupation, wealth, etc. are
provided.
Center for Urban Policy Research
http://policy.rutgers.edu/cupr/
The CUPR is recognized for its analysis of poverty and community development, housing,
land use, economic development & forecasting, and many other useful resources are
available.
Change Communications
http://www.change.org/09.htm
Links related to the issues of housing and homelessness.
Chapter 130 - National Affordable Housing
http://fatty.law.cornell.edu/uscode/42/ch130.html
Provisions and policies related to National Affordable Housing.
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension
Service (CRSSES)
http://www.reeusda.gov/
Links to Program Information (searchable by subject areas), State Partners, Legislation,
Human Resources, Funding Opportunities, Award Administration, News & Info, and Job
Opportunities.
Developing Community Housing Needs Assessments and
Strategies: A Self Help Guide for Nonmetropolitan Communities - Kansas State
University
http://www.exnet.iastate.edu/Pages/housing/aahe/guidebook/contents.html
The Guidebook was designed for individuals and organizations involved in housing issues,
particularly towns or counties that do not employ professional housing or planning staff.
Elderly Housing Options & Preferences
http://www.exnet.iastate.edu/Pages/housing/options.html
Resources and links compiled by Iowa State University Extension.
The Enterprise Foundation
http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/
National, non-profit housing and community development organization dedicated to bringing
lasting improvement to distressed communities.
Extension Infoline database - Kansas City
http://outreach.missouri.edu/extensioninfoline/home-textiles.html
The site contains categories such as; Home improvement, maintenance, buying, water quality
and stain removal washable fabrics.
Federal Citizen Information Center - Housing Publications
Catalog
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/housing.htm
Electronic publications and publications available by mail about housing issues from the
Federal Citizen Information Center. Links to other Federal Citizen Information Center
Publications.
Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/news.htm
Choose "Publications-Consumer," "Publications," "Homes & Real
Estate" for Consumer Alert information and Facts for Consumers related to home buying
and home issues.
Fedstats
http://www.fedstats.gov/
The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy maintains this site to provide easy
access to a full range of statistics and information produced by more than 70 agencies in
the U.S. Federal Government.
The Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban
Economics-UC Berkeley
http://www.gruops.hass.berkeley.edu/realestate
Classes by HAAS Real Estate Group through U.C. Berkeley in an MBA or PH.D. program.
Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habitat.org/build/
Learn how to volunteer in your local area.
Habitat for Humanity International
http://www.habitat.org/default.html
Brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build
decent, affordable housing. Site also provides organization information.
Housing Assistance Council
http://www.ruralhome.org/
The Housing Assistance Council has gained a national reputation by providing seed money
loans, technical assistance, program and policy analysis, research and demonstration
projects, training and information services to the public, nonprofit, and organizations
nationwide who are concerned about affordable housing for low-income rural Americans.
Housing Information Gateway
http://www.colorado.edu/plan/housing-info/
Housing Resources on the Internet
http://nch.ari.net/otherhousing.html
The National Coalition for the Homeless provides links to resources to help end
homelessness.
Iowa State University Extension - Housing
Publications
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/
Lists available housing-related publications.
Institute of Real Estate Management
http://www.irem.org/
Provides education & certification for real estate professionals.
Joint Center for Housing Studies
http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/jcenter/
The Joint Center analyzes ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by
economic and demographic trends and provides knowledge and tools for formulating effective
policies and strategies.
Missouri Chapter of the National Association of
Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
http://www.monahro.org/
Review their hot issues, workshops, job listing, and upcoming conference information.
Missouri Housing Development Commission
http://www.mhdc.com/
Links to programs (Rental Housing Production, Homebuyer Assistance, Additional Programs),
news (press releases) & other related links.
Missouri Living Network-Real Estate Information
Section
http://mo.living.net/
Headquarters for information on homes, realtors, consumer & community. Also view
their help center.
Missouri Rural Opportunities Council (MOROC)
http://www.ded.mo.gov/
Addresses MO's changing rural conditions, the diversity of its rural areas, the complexity
of its needs, and the rural resources throughout public and private sectors.
National Affordable Housing Network
http://www.nahn.com/
The Network develops new resources & coordinates existing energy efficiency
organizations & resources. They design low-cost energy-efficient houses that are
safe and comfortable.
National Affordable Housing Training Institute
http://www.nahti.org/
A collaborative effort designed to provide technical assistance and training to respective
members in the area of affordable housing.
National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders
http://www.ffhsj.com/fairlend/naahl.htm
This leadership organization's mission is to promote private investment in affordable
housing to create & preserve sustainable communities.
National Coalition for the Homeless
http://www.nationalhomeless.org
View facts about homelessness and legislature on the issue. Links and directories are also
provided.
National Council of State Housing Agencies
http://www.ncsha.org/
Assists its members in advancing the interests of lower income and underserved people
through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing.
National Housing Institute (NHI)
http://www.nhi.org/index.html
Examines the issues causing the crisis in housing and community in America.
National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)/
LIHIS
http://www.nlihc.org/
Dedicated solely to ending America's affordable housing crisis. Provides up-to-date
information on housing needs and strategies for solutions.
NeighborWorks Net
http://www.nw.org/
Resources found here provide information relating to a host of community-revitalization
efforts from across the country.
Real Estate Research Institute
http://www.reri.org/about/
The institute's mission is to encourage research that applies academic theory &
analytic techniques to real estate investment decision-making.
Urban Land Institute
http://www.uli.org/indexJS.htm
Encourages and fosters high standards of land use planning and real estate development.
U.S. Census Bureau - America's Housing
http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/hhes/www/housing.html
Links to information about America's Housing.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.hud.gov/
Provides links to HUD News, Consumer Information, Communities, Homes, Business
Opportunities, Groups, Kids Next Door, and Let's Talk.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development -
Office of Policy Development and Research
http://huduser.org
Has current information on housing needs, market conditions, and existing programs and
conducts research on these issues. This site provides links to reliable and objective
data and analysis to help inform policy decisions.
U.S. Housing Markets
http://www.housingUSA.com/
US State/Local - Loans for Affordable Housing & Homeownership
http://www.statelocal.gov/hh-loan.html
Links to loans for affordable housing and homeownership.
USDA Rural Development - Rural Housing Service
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/
Links related to various rural development and rural housing service issues.
Architectural
Studies-HES Extension
Human Environmental Sciences Extension
External sites are not
endorsed by the University of Missouri.
HES Extension Site Administrator
exthesweb@missouri.edu
Last updated:
10/27/08
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